Senate Defenders out to sustain run of good form in UNTV Cup

DEFENDING champions Senate Defender look to sustain their impressive showing in the second phase of the elims when they face the PITC Global Traders on Sunday at the start of the quarterfinals of the 7th UNTV Cup at the Pasig City Sports Center.

Game time is at 4:30 p.m. with the Defenders slightly favored on account of their improved form after a roller-coaster performance in the first round.

Mentored by Mike Fermin, the Senate Defenders finished the two-round elims with a with a 6-3 mark after going 3-1 in the second round, including a thrilling 64-63 win over longtime rival Judiciary.

Out to lead the Defenders are Harly Ng, Reynaldo Malaga, Jr., Garri Sevilla and former PBA player Jeff Sanders.

Also going for a winning start is Malacañang-Philippine Sports Commission which tackles the National Housing Authority at 3 p.m.

The four teams play one more round with the top two finishers joining early semifinalists Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police in the next round which is a best-of-three affair.